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Sheffield spinout raises £3m to tackle complex biologics manufacturing
October 31, 2026
University of Sheffield spinout Silvia Bio has raised £3m in seed funding to scale a technology designed to improve the reliability and yield […]
European campaign spotlights four rising stars in lab medicine
October 31, 2026
Four young scientists from across Europe are being recognised for work spanning diagnostic innovation, patient safety and access to healthcare as the European […]
Dubai summit to showcase 100 academic innovations with commercial potential
October 31, 2026
Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity will showcase 100 academic research projects from more than 120 countries at its annual summit from […]
Liebherr to present its latest lab and healthcare refrigeration solutions at Lab Innovations 2026
October 26, 2026
Liebherr, specialists in commercial cooling and freezing, will be showcasing its leading appliances for laboratories and healthcare at this year’s Lab Innovations (4-5 […]
Building the UK’s life science ecosystem
October 26, 2026
The UK is rich in scientific discovery, but turning breakthroughs into scalable companies remains a challenge. Katy Linkens speaks to Professor Kay Davies […]
New issue out now with a Lab Innovations show special
October 24, 2026
The latest edition of Laboratory News brings fresh perspectives on imaging, analytical techniques, life sciences infrastructure and the design of reliable working environments […]
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Sheffield spinout raises £3m to tackle complex biologics manufacturing
October 31, 2026
University of Sheffield spinout Silvia Bio has raised £3m in seed funding to scale a technology designed to improve the reliability and yield of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, as increasingly complex medicines place greater demands on the cells used to produce them. The round was led by Northern Gritstone, with participation from the Parkwalk Northern Universities Venture […]
European campaign spotlights four rising stars in lab medicine
October 31, 2026
Four young scientists from across Europe are being recognised for work spanning diagnostic innovation, patient safety and access to healthcare as the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) marks European Laboratory Day on 5 November. The four professionals, from Ireland, Türkiye, Italy and the Republic of Moldova, were selected from 50 applications […]
Dubai summit to showcase 100 academic innovations with commercial potential
October 31, 2026
Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity will showcase 100 academic research projects from more than 120 countries at its annual summit from 18 to 21 November, as the UAE programme seeks to strengthen links between universities, industry and investors. The projects were selected from thousands of applications submitted by researchers at more than 1,000 […]
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Building the UK’s life science ecosystem
October 26, 2026
The UK is rich in scientific discovery, but turning breakthroughs into scalable companies remains a challenge. Katy Linkens speaks to Professor Kay Davies about capital, talent, innovation ecosystems, and why community may be just as important as investment. There is no doubt the UK has ample scientific discovery, innovation and talent. The bigger challenge is […]
Lab Innovations: the sustainability angle
October 24, 2026
As we arrive at Lab Innovations, we head towards the end of a year where climate change in the UK and globally has never felt more impactful. The scientific community is key to driving forward the positive change we need to tackle climate change, and great strides are being made, says Raj Patey. The UK […]
Lab Innovations: an exhibitor’s perspective
October 18, 2026
In the first of three features looking ahead to Lab Innovations, Michelle Locke and Ricky Williams, of regular attendees Teknomek, share their views on the value of the show… “For Teknomek, Lab Innovations provides a unique opportunity for us to come together with organisations from across the sector to connect, collaborate and learn from one […]
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Liebherr to present its latest lab and healthcare refrigeration solutions at Lab Innovations 2026
October 26, 2026
Liebherr, specialists in commercial cooling and freezing, will be showcasing its leading appliances for laboratories and healthcare at this year’s Lab Innovations (4-5 November) at the NEC Birmingham (Stand K70). Under the theme ‘confidence from every angle’, Liebherr will be presenting its portfolio of laboratory and healthcare refrigeration solutions, designed to support dependable temperature performance […]
A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can be slow, labour-intensive and dependent on manual handling, with potential exposure to unpleasant or hazardous vapours. Microwave-enhanced furnace technology provides a faster, cleaner alternative. The Milestone PYRO ashing system from Analytix supports […]
Nearly 300 lab equipment lots from former Haleon site go under the hammer
August 8, 2026
A total of 273 lots of laboratory and pilot manufacturing equipment from the former Haleon (GSK) Toothpaste Factory in Maidenhead goes under the hammer this month. Auctioneer BTG Eddisons is handling the online sale which is due to end on 20 August at 1pm. Viewing is available by appointment at the factory site in Norreys […]
